2006 Pontiac Vibe Consumer Reviews Page 7

Little but Unique

Written by: Dan Stiel on 02/16/2006

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I have a Lava red mono tone, preferred package, It is great on gas, but can be a little more sportier and comfortable for the driver.

Favorite Features

Stereo

Suggested Improvements

Noise, horse power, seat comfort, Display

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Pontiac with a Toyota Heart

Written by: Jethro on 02/15/2006

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I was shopping for a gas sipper and came across the Vibe. After researching i found out the vibe is a matrix which both are made on the Toyota assembly line and share the corolla engine and transmission with many toyota carry overs but much better styling than the matrix imo. This auto is terrific, plenty of storage, well thought out design, quiet on the road, zippy around town

Favorite Features

Exterior is Great, Seats are Terrific VERY comfortable, Dash layout, monsoon radio, quite on road, easy to drive, peppy, sunroof, onstar system is nice feature, hidden compartment around spare, lots of cabin room and leg room for size of car...very pleased so far

Suggested Improvements

lacks power on hills, arm rest is too low for me to use comfortably im 6 feet tall, getting used to steering wheel close to dash compared to my jeep but still comfortable...just a few things nothing major.

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Fun car !!!

Written by: Patrick Drake on 02/12/2006

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac Vibe GT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 6M)

Review

I have owned my VIBE GT for only two weeks but, just let me say that this is without a doubt the most fun, practical, economical, most comfortable car I have ever owned!! It is VERY quick but, when I carefully checked the gas milage it was an impressive 25.7 mpg. This was a combination of highway/city and fun O:) driving. Of course if you are going to constantly get on the motor you are going to be rewarded with less gas milage (power comes from somwhere).I read some articles that said the GT didnt have alot of low end power. However, my 2006 model came equiped with a transaxle gear ratio of 4:53. This low gear ratio allows the motor to get up into its high end powerband rather quickly.

Favorite Features

Very comfortable and roomy interior. Whoever designed this car did a great job. I bought a ton of groceries at the wholesale warehouse and had no trouble fitting then in the back. The 60/40 split seats come in very handy. Leather interior and 7 speaker Monsoon audio system help in the comfort area.

Suggested Improvements

The 6 speed manual transmission is DESIGNED well but, I think it may have some QUALITY issues. I dont know if it just needs to be "broken in" but, it seems hard to find certain gears at times (third gear).

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The VIBE-What a Car, what a Buy

Written by: Margaret Hall on 02/10/2006

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Oh how I love my Vibe!!! Good looks (mine is stealth Black) Great MPG (28- 30 in the winter with AWD and lots of warm up idle time) Incredibly comfortable seats, Best Visibility EVER, Handles like a charm in snow, Fun to drive, can haul an amazing amount of stuff, Practical, Fun and Affordable. A BIG little car. If you haven't driven one of these yet-go for it. You'll be pleasantly surprised. Every one tha has seen it, sat in it or driven it loves it!

Favorite Features

Extremely comfy seats at the perfect height-not too high or too low. Moons & Tunes package is great. Leather seating option. Styling. Practicality. Hatchback and separate glass door. AWD systems is awesome. Great gas mileage. Windshield never seems to fog and no snow build up-amazing visibility.

Suggested Improvements

There is just nothing I don't like about this car. Nowhere near the most expensive car I have ever owned-last car a Subaru Legacy GT Sedan, loaded- also have had a top of the line Jeep- Yet THIS car is my absolute favorite EVER and I will continue to drive one as long as they manufacture it!

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Great Car For The Price

Written by: Jeff on 02/06/2006

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I purchased this car due to its american styling and toyota engineering a great combination, along with 30+mpg. I found that a the heart of the vibe is the toyota corolla engine/transmission as well as some other carry overs from toyota and is better looking than the matrix. So far ive been very pleased with the handling/ride quality and how quiet it is on the freeway and lots of pep at freeway speeds. The dash is laid out nice and the styling circular designs are a plus. Plenty of backseat space for my 3 year old and really like how the middle and passenger seats fold flat and have protective covering on the backside. Very pleased and i like this alliance of GM/Toyota Toyota at a GM price.

Favorite Features

Smooth Ride, Quiet on the road, Excellent Gas Mileage, Roomy, Cool Dash, Tire Pressure Monitor, Onstar System, Folding Seats with hard back for protection, hidden spare with extra storage, 6 disk cd changer, quick responsive steering, comfortable seats, sunroof

Suggested Improvements

side mirrors are small imo but i have dropped down from a larger vehicle with larger side mirrors, a little underpowered of the line

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Does what I hoped for

Written by: SteveT on 01/21/2006

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Review

After a terrible experience with a VW Jetta (it lived in the shop), I was looking for a solid, reliable vehicle with good fuel economy. So far the Vibe fits the bill. I've had ZERO problems so far in a time period that the Jetta would've filled with one thing after another. I did a lot of research and was very impressed by the philosophy and reputation of the NUMMI plant where the Vibe is built. It certainly shows in the final product.

Favorite Features

The flexible interior is nice. As a backpacker, etc., I'm glad to be able to fit an amazing amount of stuff in such a small car. And I agree with other posters about the seats. Excellent. My girlfriend likes them better than those in her Lexus. Her son is also impressed by the 110-volt socket.

Suggested Improvements

The auto transmission searches a bit. But I may be fussy because I'm used to a stick. Recessed gauges are often tough to see. The short and far-aft rails of the roof rack look cool, but we'll see how practical they are when I got to put two kayaks on the roof this season!

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Great, fun car to drive.

Written by: Texmac on 01/19/2006

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This is a great car to buy, I drive 60 miles a day to work. I just love the way it handles the road & hills.

Favorite Features

Fun to drive.31 mpg on first tank of gas. This car is a sleeper. when more people drive it they will be hooked as I have been..........."Love it" 62 yrs male. "My 4X4 GMC now driven by my granddaughter"

Suggested Improvements

Telescoping & larger steering wheel, "16 inch"

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Great runabout

Written by: Remi on 01/05/2006

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Review

We switched from a 5th wheel to a motorhome, and needed a small car to tow behind. The Vibe combines the japanese reliability with american style. It is fun to drive and great on gaz compared to my GMC 2500. The interior is roomy and flexible - I can put my bikes inside, which I could not in the Toyota Yaris I considered. The seats are comfy and the controls are well placed. I bought a set of 15 Inch Corolla rims along 195/65-15 snow tires - they fit perfectly - and I am having fun in the snow. With the various rebates, the Vibe came in at a lower price than the Toyota Matrix. This 57 years old owner is fully satisfied with his new toy!

Favorite Features

Very roomy, flexible interior, great seats. Well equipped. Fun to drive

Suggested Improvements

Engine is a bit boomy.

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Maiden Voyage

Written by: blogan on 01/05/2006

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Review

First major trip, NY to FL to MO and back. What a hoot. Loaded down with golf clubs and luggage for two people, two climates. Wife managed to get her first speeding ticket in 20 years! Seats are incredibly comfortable, even on the first day, a 17 hour marathon! We're not youngsters anymore but no aches and pains from the ride. If it had another 12 inches in the luggage area, I'd trade my Park Avenue for another one! Driving it like a sports car and still well over 30 mpg! Only other car we've ever owned that was more fun to drive was the original Toyota Celica GT we had in the 70s.

Favorite Features

seats handling

Suggested Improvements

A bit more contrast for the odometer and temperature regions of the instrument panel. A little hard to readin a quick glance from the road.

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2006 Vibe

Written by: Gregg on 12/27/2005

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Review

We drive 50 miles a day over Bozeman pass to go to work. The Pontiac Vibe handles the hills and curves with ease in all types of weather from wet roads to 3 foot snow drifts.

Favorite Features

Excellent fuel economy in the 4 cyl engine, and she still likes to run.

Suggested Improvements

To be equiped with all season tires when sold here in Montana where we have 9 months of winter driving

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